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Family Lawyers: Don’t oversell your case with “retainer talk”
Some attorneys make the mistake of engaging in "retainer talk." This has long been a practice among less scrupulous lawyers. They try to convince their clients they have the best legal strategy- even if they don't. However, over-promising with dishonest “retainer...
Why mediation is a better option for complex financial disputes.
If you are going through a divorce and have significant wealth, chances are you are looking for the best way to resolve complex financial disputes. Litigation is an option, but it can be costly and time-consuming. The better option is mediation because it allows you to remain in control of your decisions and avoid the drawn-out process of litigation. Here’s why mediation is the best solution for resolving complex financial disputes.
Five Tips to Have a Miserable Divorce
Looking for a miserable divorce? Here's how!Under the best of circumstances, a divorce can be an awful experience. Even if you have done all your research and know exactly how divorce works, it is still often a very toxic and harmful process. But there are some things...
Back to School in Two Households: A Practical Guide for Divorced Parents
Back-to-school season can be challenging for divorced parents navigating schedules, school expenses, communication, and extracurricular activities. This practical guide offers grounded strategies to help co-parents support their children through the school year.
Back To School Shouldn’t Be A Battle in Divorced Families
Can you believe it's already time for 60 million American kids to go back to school? Didn't we just start summer? Mixed feelings are natural at this time of year for everyone. Kids are sad about summer being over so quickly. But they are likely to be excited and happy...
Ways to Avoid Mediation Mistakes Too Many Lawyers Make
Attorneys get paid for good advice. Sometimes your clients take it, and sometimes they don't. But once in a while, attorneys could use some advice of their own. In my role as a mediator, I frequently observe smart attorneys floundering when it comes to advising their...